KALEIDO Fountain Pen - Autumn Groves (Akikodachi)

Important Notes: The KALEIDO'S unique 12-sided shape is realized with a large barrel design. Therefore, the barrel thread is extended with multiple turns to ensure a smooth transition between grip and barrel, and improve the writing experience. At the same time, this will help increase the airtight capability and prevent drying out problem.

Our Anniversary Edition

Four years ago, the Kaleido collection and its twelve-sided prism barrel design was released to celebrate the 10th Year Anniversary of Wancher. For the upcoming 14th Year Anniversaty on October 31 2025, we designed two new members of this colorful collection - the Ultramarine (Souen) and Autumn Groves (Akikodachi).

The different shades of blue in the Ultramarine and the earthy, autumnal colors of Autumn Grove - in a way - showcase the variety you can find with the Kaleido. From the depths of the ocean to the crunch of orange leaves on the ground, you can see the inspiration for these pens in the natural world.

The Autumn Groves

A leaf-like pattern appears on the pen, with its spaces filled with glossy black in between varying shades of brown and a touch of orange. The Kaleido Autumn Grove Fountain Pen represents both autumn wonders and Wancher's 14th Anniversary in southern Japan, where Wancher was founded.

For all of our Kaleido pens, no two models can be completely identical, so you can take solace in knowing that only you can memorize the way your Kaleido Autumn Grove looks - whether it's how the light reflects on its surface as you journal in your favorite coffeeshop, or the way it seems to almost become an extension of an oak tabletop. 

The KALEIDO special shape

The JAPAN Kaleido fountain pen possesses a different look from the familiar cylinder shape usually found in other Wancher models. The 12 straight edges represent our great inspiration in symbolic Japanese beauty such as the beautiful sun rays, cedar trees, or pillars in traditional infrastructure. With this distinctive 12-sided prism shape and an ultimately smooth finish, it inspires us with the name KALEIDO - which comes from the Greek word "Kal" - beautiful and "eidos"- shape.

To create the JAPAN Kaleido fountain pen, our craftsmen have hand-cutting high-quality hard resin and polish it multiple times. The finished product is a mesmerizing shape composed of straight lines and finely waved edges. As you hold the pen, take a moment to look at it closely and enjoy the glowing shine along the marbled surface of the 12 sides and the exquisite comfort it brings.

Specifications

Material: Acrylic

Cap mechanism: Screwcap

Top-cap medal material: Brass

Compact air-tight cap: Prevents the ink from drying prematurely

Diameter: 12.0 mm / 0.47 inches (grip, maximum), 16.3 mm / 0.64 inches (barrel)

Length: 150.0 mm / 5.90 inches (cap closed), 138.0 mm / 5.43 inches (open), 18.0 mm / 0.71 inches (grip)

Weight: 30 g / 1.06 oz approx. (with cap), 20 g/ 0.70 oz approx. (without cap)

Refill mechanism: Converter or Cartridge (European International Standard)

Attached accessories: Converter and Cartridge attached

Available refills: Wancher refills or European International Standard refills